The forward is confirmed to be wearing the number 10 shirt next season with its previous wearer, Romelu Lukaku, going the other way for an initial fee of £75million, rising to £90 million with add-ons subject to medical.

Despite at times frustrating United fans by his threats of forcing through a transfer away, Rooney leaves a club legend for his goal-scoring accolades and trophies as well iconic memories such as his debut hat-trick against Fenerbahce and overhead goal against Manchester City.

The time is right for both club and player to start a new chapter.

All the best @WayneRooney and congratulations on a great United career . The best Striker I played with and saw at the club.